Green Procurement- Energy Profile

Canada is a net exporter of oil, natural gas, coal, and electricity. It is one of the most important sources for U.S. energy imports. See the U.S. Energy Information Service country profile..

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Canada has considerable natural resources and is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of energy. In 2006, Canada produced 19.3 quadrillion British Thermal Units (Btu) of total energy, the fifth-largest amount in the world. Since 1980, Canada’s total energy production has increased by 87 percent, while its total energy consumption has increased by only 44 percent. Almost all of Canada’s energy exports go to the United States, making it the largest source of U.S. energy imports. Canada is consistently among the top sources for U.S. oil imports, and it is the largest source of U.S. natural gas and electricity imports.

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Green Procurement- Hydrocarbon Exploration

Angola is Africa's third largest oil producer, and its production capacity is expected exceed 2 million barrels per day in 2008. Major offshore oil finds have also made Angola a key focus of hydrocarbon exploration in sub-Saharan Africa. See the U.S. Energy Information Service country profile..

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In recent years, China has agreed to provide multi-billion dollar oil-backed loans to fund infrastructure development. These loans are costly and repayment depends heavily on international oil prices. But at the same time, Chinese support has placed Angola in a position where it could break ties with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over economic support programs that require, among other things, governance and transparency. Nonetheless, the country is experiencing high levels of foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the oil sector.

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